Lincoln City welcome Bradford City in a crucial League One promotion battle, with the hosts sitting 2nd and targeting an automatic berth. As the Imps have been in a splendid form of late, we predict a 2-1 home win. Lincoln come into this fixture unbeaten in five (W3, D2) and boast an impressive 2.17 points per game at home, scoring 2.17 goals per home match. They have seen BTTS land in 83% of home games, but their defensive record is mixed, with 0% home clean sheets this season and an xGA of 1.44 at Sincil Bank. Despite injuries to Jackson and Collins, Lincoln’s attack remains one of the league’s most reliable.
Bradford, sitting fourth and six points off the automatic spots, have been inconsistent. The Bantams have lost three of their last five matches and average just 1.00 point per away game, scoring 0.67 goals per away match. Their expected goals away (1.25) is solid, but a high failure-to-score rate of 50% remains a concern. H2H favours Lincoln heavily, with the Imps winning 2 of the last 3 without conceding.
Given Lincoln's fine home form and H2H dominance, our prediction firmly points toward Home Win. Additionally BTTS and Over 2.5 goals markets seem appealing as both sides average above 3.0 goals per game.
This League 1 match will be played on Tuesday 27 January 2026 at 19:45.
What is our Lincoln vs Bradford prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Lincoln 2 - 1 Bradford
Lincoln vs Bradford Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 2-1
- Both Teams To Score (BTTS): Yes
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals
- Anytime Goalscorer: Freddie Draper @ 210 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 7.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 162 Odds
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View OfferLincoln Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wdwdw | 2.10 |
| Home | wwdww | 2.17 |
| Away | dwwd | 2.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 60% | 67% | 50% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.40 | 3.50 | 3.25 |
| Scored | 2.10 | 2.17 | 2.00 |
| Conceded | 1.30 | 1.33 | 1.25 |
| BTTS | 80% | 83% | 75% |
| Clean Sheets | 10% | 0% | 25% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 17% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.52 | 1.63 | 1.35 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.53 | 1.44 | 1.66 |
Bradford Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wlwll | 1.50 |
| Home | wwwl | 2.25 |
| Away | wllwl | 1.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 75% | 33% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.30 | 2.25 | 2.33 |
| Scored | 1.00 | 1.50 | 0.67 |
| Conceded | 1.30 | 0.75 | 1.67 |
| BTTS | 40% | 50% | 33% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 50% | 17% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 0% | 50% |
| Expected Goals | 1.34 | 1.48 | 1.25 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.22 | 0.86 | 1.46 |
Lincoln vs Bradford Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Lincoln (67%)
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Bradford (0%)
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